WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - The No. 7 UIndy Softball team completed its time in Florida undefeated at THE Spring Games. The Greyhounds capped the invitational with wins over American International and Saint Michael's. Improving their win streak to 12, the Hounds are 21-2 entering conference play this weekend.
GAME 1 | UIndy 12, American International, 10
In this high-scoring showdown, the Greyhounds struck first with a gigantic first inning. All nine Greyhound hitters crossed the plate in the frame, highlighted by three-run homers from both
Emily O'Connor and
Dominique Proctor.
By the end of the third UIndy was up 12-0, but the Yellow Jackets came roaring back with 10 unanswered runs, including nine in the top of the fifth. However the established lead created by the Greyhounds was too large for AIC to conquer.
Starter
Kenzee Smith pitched both the first three innings, as the Hounds built the lead, and the final 2 2/3, helping the Hounds keep it. She moves to 10-0 on the season
Braxton Downs was the third Hound to send one over the fence with a third-inning solo shot.
Jocelyn Calvin added a double.
GAME 2 | UIndy 6, Saint Michael's 0
Jayden Casebolt threw a two-hitter for her second shutout of the year and UIndy's 11th. After facing 26 batters, Casbeolt struck out six and only walked only two.
After being up 1-0, the Greyhounds made their impact in the second inning.
Shelby Cook and
Sydnee Perry started the rally with a single, while Calvin singled up the middle and brought both women home. O'Connor added another RBI with a single to left field. The Hounds' rally ended with a double steal, with Calvin swiping home in the process.
O'Connor also stole a base during the contest.
Sydnee Perry was another Greyhound to make an impact with two hits and an RBI.
UP NEXT
UIndy will begin GLVC play with a doubleheader against Southwest Baptist. Action is slated for Saturday, March 16 in Bolivar, Mo., with the first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
